Supply Chain Associate- Intern

Keysightis at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn moreabout what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

A Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) acts as the primary point of contact between an organization and small businesses, ensuring compliance with government subcontracting regulations, identifying qualified diverse suppliers, and facilitating partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure company compliance with government regulations (such as FAR 52.219-9) regarding small business subcontracting.
• Supplier Identification & Outreach: Conduct outreach to identify and build relationships with small, disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone businesses.
• Procurement & Proposal Support: Work with purchasing agents and buyers to include small businesses in bidding, proposals, and contract awards.
• Internal Advocacy & Training: Train internal teams (buyers, procurement) on small business policies and mentor staff on utilizing diverse suppliers.
• Conflict Resolution: Act as a liaison to address concerns from small businesses and resolve conflicts regarding contracts or procurement processes

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Must)
• Discreet and able to handle private and confidential information
• Capability to deal efficiently and effectively with Suppliers and Peers
• Produce high quality work - good accuracy, effective and consistent
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Advanced Excel (VBA / Macros) and PowerPoint
• Effective in communicating and collaborating with internal and external people
• A team player & strong inter-personal skill

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